Brian Duran
Director of Arts Education at Democracy Prep Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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NYS Pre K-12 Music Professional Certification
New York StateJul, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Democracy Prep Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Arts Education
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Jul 2017 - Present
Set vision for and oversee development and implementation of arts curriculum, pedagogy, and after-school arts programming for Democracy Prep Public Schools. Work as part of the Office of the Superintendent to support school leaders and teachers in implementing annual network arts priorities. Lead/facilitate professional development for arts teachers internally and in partnership with Lincoln Center Education. Oversee and manage all arts-related partnerships with external organizations. Oversee hiring and management of part time after-school arts and production-based technical staff. Show less
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K-5 Keyboard Orchestra & General Music Teacher
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Apr 2011 - Jun 2017
Taught, wrote curriculum, pedagogy and differentiated musical arrangements for 1st-5th grade Keyboard Orchestra classes and Intermediate and Advanced Keyboard Ensembles, initiated and conducted the 4-day/week After-School Music Program, initiated and conducted the annual Summer Music Academy in July, mentored fifteen 4th and 5th grade student-teachers in teaching forty 1st and 2nd graders how to play the keyboard, initiated recruitment effort to find more Keyboard Orchestra teachers, taught K1 General Music, have taught Percussion Ensemble and co-directed school musicals. Served as Grade Level Chair for the last six years, providing support and feedback for Specialist teachers and serving as a liaison between teachers and administration. Assisted in coordinating weekly whole-school assemblies and provided game-show style musical accompaniment on piano. Supported classroom teachers in Literacy instruction. Composed theme songs for school and rewrote popular song lyrics to create a dynamic learning soundtrack relevant to both the students' everyday lives and the school's mission. Show less
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Northeastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor of Music
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Mar 2011 - Present
Teach Music Listening, Music and Relaxation, and Entertainment Industry classes in an online distance-learning format to students in Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies. Teach Music Listening, Music and Relaxation, and Entertainment Industry classes in an online distance-learning format to students in Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies.
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Resident Director
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2016
Supervised all aspects of the Resident Life portion of the School of Creative and Performing Arts in their 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016 seasons, held at the NYU Polytech and New School campuses. Managed RA staff, coordinated group travel with campers around NYC, oversaw dorm preparations and student safety precautions throughout the summer. www.socapa.org Supervised all aspects of the Resident Life portion of the School of Creative and Performing Arts in their 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016 seasons, held at the NYU Polytech and New School campuses. Managed RA staff, coordinated group travel with campers around NYC, oversaw dorm preparations and student safety precautions throughout the summer. www.socapa.org
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Elementary Music Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
Taught General Music and Chorus classes for grades K-5, assisted in Math and Literacy instruction. Taught Music leading up to and through the first-ever restructuring renewal of a failing charter school. See article below. Taught General Music and Chorus classes for grades K-5, assisted in Math and Literacy instruction. Taught Music leading up to and through the first-ever restructuring renewal of a failing charter school. See article below.
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High School Music Teacher and Dean
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Mar 2006 - Aug 2009
As a Music Teacher: Developed curriculum for and taught guitar, piano, and songwriting classes for grades 9-12. Initiated and directed the first Talent Unlimited Guitar Ensemble. As a Dean: Handled various disciplinary situations through counseling, intervention and mediation. Worked closely with school administration, guidance counselors and teachers to maintain a safe and orderly school environment. Set up and conducted conferences with parents and mediations with students and faculty. Maintained student academic/behavior records. Show less
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A & J Music
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Oswego, NY
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Private Guitar Teacher
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2005
Built and maintained a studio of 40 private guitar/bass students through A&J Music. Taught a variety of ages, skill levels, and styles. Organized guitar ensembles with leading students that performed in local schools, cafes, and a nursing home. Built and maintained a studio of 40 private guitar/bass students through A&J Music. Taught a variety of ages, skill levels, and styles. Organized guitar ensembles with leading students that performed in local schools, cafes, and a nursing home.
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Education
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2008 - 2011
City University of New York-Hunter College
Master of Arts (MA), Music Education -
2000 - 2004
State University of New York College at Oswego
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music
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